Members Kevin K Is A OK Posted July 16, 2007 Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 Would that make a discernible difference in sound? It would probably grip the pedal better but I don't have a problem with that now that I get some Iron Cobras (suck it, DW!). I'm just curious if it would help things project more/be louder? Or would the difference be too minimal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted July 16, 2007 Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 Too minimal to discern I think. The real resonance comes from the shells and heads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drmrdude Posted July 16, 2007 Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 Yeah, I dont think the hoops have that huge of a difference in sound on a bass drum. I think they make the drum look nicer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevin K Is A OK Posted July 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 I heard someone say a diecast hoop (a better hoop) focuses the sound "into the shell" more. Sounds kinda like bull{censored}. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hoops make an impact on the sound of a tom or a snare. If you don't believe me, start changing yours out for 1.8, 2.0, 2.3 2.3 COB, S-Hoop, Die Cast varieties, Wood varieties... You'll notice differences between all of them. But on a bass drum, it's probably more aesthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted July 16, 2007 Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 The cast hoop being stiffer and heavier than other types is less prone to interact with the drum's vibration. Hence the claim probably. My primary snare drum is fitted with cast hoops and seems to produce more 'thock' than my cheapos with the regular flanged stuff - which tend to clang more. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevin K Is A OK Posted July 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hmm. This is kind of related. I have a Pearl Ultracast snare, it came with triple flanged hoops. Will die-cast hoops give me more projection/more attack, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted July 16, 2007 Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 That's something you'll have to try. The sound will almost certainly change but when it comes to tone and acoustic energy, the ratios - including sticks, heads, force, and your perception - are everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 The hoop vibrates on a drum. Different materials give off different sounds when they vibrate. Ever clamp a 12", 13" or 14" tom in a snare stand instead of mounting it on a bass drum mounted tom mount? What happens when you tighten the snare stand down on the reso hoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted July 16, 2007 Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 I swapped a wood hoop for a metal one on my bass drum as well, and I honestly noticed no difference whatsoever in the sound. Now, the hoop is more durable, I can put my foot on it, clamp it tighter with my bass drum pedal, and not worry about it being damaged (since the metal hoop was free). So yeah, go for it! Just not on the reso side, because that's where it's pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted July 16, 2007 Members Share Posted July 16, 2007 I swapped a wood hoop for a metal one on my bass drum as well, and I honestly noticed no difference whatsoever in the sound. Now, the hoop is more durable, I can put my foot on it, clamp it tighter with my bass drum pedal, and not worry about it being damaged (since the metal hoop was free). So yeah, go for it! Just not on the reso side, because that's where it's pretty. Fitchy...You back from beyond the big water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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